Psychological Effects of Tai Chi Training
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Attention Deficit Disorder With Hyperactivity
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Enrollment
- 161
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in working memory
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The general purpose of this study is to examine the effect of tai chi training on cognitive function in young adults. The investigators will test subjects enrolled in a semester-long tai chi course along with control subjects. The specific aims are to measure duration of practice, cognitive function, physical balance, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) indicators. The investigators primary hypotheses are that, compared to controls, subjects in the tai chi course will show improvements in (1a) spatial working memory and (1b) response inhibition. The investigators secondary hypotheses are that, among the subjects participating in the tai chi course, these cognitive improvements will correlate with (2a) improvements in balance and (2b) duration of tai chi practice, and that, among all participants, (2c) ADHD indications will correlate with cognitive measures.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Able to perform balance and cognitive tests
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in working memory
Time Frame: Baseline and 14 weeks
CANTAB Spatial Working Memory Task: SWM between errors
Secondary Outcomes
- Change in affective processing(Baseline and 14 weeks)
- Duration of practice(14 weeks)
- Change in physical balance(Baseline and 14 weeks)
- Change in impulsivity(Baseline and 14 weeks)
- Change in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) scale(Baseline and 14 weeks)